Position Title: Senior Research & Data Analyst

Temporary Assignment until August 31, 2027 Posting Status: Posting Date: Elections Ontario is an independent, non-political office of the Ontario legislature. We are committed to making voting easy and accessible, while maintaining the integrity, security, and transparency of the electoral process. The Design &

• Strategic Innovation division is seeking a strategic, forward-thinking and data-driven skilled to support EO’s research and innovation agenda. As a Senior Research &

• Data Analyst you will work at the intersection of analytics, technology, and user experience to transform operational data into intuitive reporting tools, applications, and automated workflows. You will collaborate with research, innovation, and operational teams to design scalable solutions that enable business users to independently access, interpret, and act on information. Reporting to the Manager, Research &

• Insights, you will: Design Digital Reporting &

• Operational Solutions Lead discovery sessions with business partners to understand operational challenges and identify opportunities for digital solutions. Design intuitive reporting experiences that enable non-technical users to confidently access and interpret information. Analyze operational and transactional data using SQL, Python, and business intelligence tools.

Develop

Power BI semantic models, dashboards, and performance reporting solutions. Integrate data from multiple enterprise systems to support reporting and decision-making. Apply appropriate technologies—including scripting, automation, AI-assisted development, and low-code platforms—to deliver practical, high-value solutions.

Partner with researchers, analysts, designers,



and operational teams throughout solution discovery, development, testing, and implementation. Recommend appropriate technical approaches based on business needs, scalability, governance, and user experience. Contribute to technical standards, reusable components, and best practices across the team.

Mentor colleagues and promote data literacy and self-service reporting capabilities. Leverage AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT) responsibly to accelerate solution design, coding, testing, documentation, and problem solving while maintaining accountability for quality, security, and accuracy.

Technical Expertise

Advanced experience designing and developing Power BI dashboards, semantic models, DAX measures, and interactive reporting solutions.

Experience developing business applications using Microsoft Power Apps and workflow automation using Power Automate. Advanced SQL skills for querying, transforming, and validating large operational datasets. Demonstrated experience using Python for data preparation, automation, API integration, and analytical workflows.

Experience working with relational databases, data modelling, ETL processes, and enterprise data integration.

Experience designing user-centered digital solutions for non-technical audiences. Familiarity with version control, testing, documentation,



and maintainable software development practices. Demonstrated ability to translate ambiguous business problems into practical, scalable technical solutions. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity, learning, and solution quality while maintaining professional accountability. Demonstrated initiative in identifying opportunities to improve processes through automation, analytics, or digital innovation, working cross-functionally to shape the problem before solving it. This position requires in-office presence of five days per week.

The successful candidate will be required to complete criminal background and social media checks as part of the recruitment process. Under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, we provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate, please call 1-(phone hidden), send a fax to 1-(phone hidden), TTY at 1-(phone hidden) or email [email protected] Elections Ontario, all resumes are screened by the Talent Acquisition team and Hiring Managers, without the use of AI.

Criminal record checks also do not use AI. However, AI technology is used when conducting social media checks. Individual salaries within the anticipated salary range are determined through various factors, including but not limited to internal equity, education, relevant experience, knowledge and applicable skill sets. #

📌 Senior Research & Data Analyst (Toronto)
🏢 Elections Ontario
📍 Toronto